US stock index futures tumbled on Wednesday, July 8, while oil prices surged after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over,” signaling a renewed escalation in West Asia tensions that rattled global markets. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures fell over 500 points, or 1.2%, while S&P 500 futures declined 1%. Tech-heavy…
Trump calls for end of all trade with Spain, calling them ‘hopeless’ US President Donald Trump ordered his Treasury Secretary to cut off all trade with Spain on Wednesday, calling the NATO ally “a wasted cause”, “a terrible partner,” “hopeless,” and “bad people” at a press conference alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara.“I…
The 9th-century Hindu temple PM Modi visited in Indonesia Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday jointly inaugurated an India-supported restoration project at the Prambanan Temple Compounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during Modi’s state visit to Indonesia.The inauguration marked a key moment in India’s cultural diplomacy under its “Act East”…
Image:Left/Brilliant Africa/Right/Canva At first glance, Lake Natron in northern Tanzania appears almost otherworldly. Its shimmering red waters, highly alkaline chemistry and scorching temperatures create one of the harshest aquatic environments on Earth. Yet this seemingly inhospitable lake supports one of nature’s most remarkable survival stories. Every year, millions of lesser flamingos gather along its shores…
What are the common mistakes that can lead to tax department queries or notices? (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: Filing your income tax return (ITR) accurately is the first step to ensuring compliance. Any errors can invite questions from the Income tax Department, which may eventually lead to a tax notice as well. The…
AIFF Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayanan (R) in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI) New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has clarified that signing of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cardholders in the 2026-27 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) is optional. If a club decides to bring in an OCI player, they…
Innovation often begins with solving problems that others consider impossible. For Dr Robert Sola Okojie, a Nigerian-born engineer and inventor, that pursuit has led to a career spanning more than two decades at Nasa and groundbreaking contributions to space technology. After 21 years at Nasa and securing 21 US patents, he was inducted into the…
Janhvi Kapoor turned heads with her glamorous appearance at sister Anshula Kapoor’s pre-wedding festivities, but it wasn’t just her outfit that grabbed attention. While the actress looked elegant in a blush pink ensemble, it was her ultra-luxurious wristwatch, reportedly valued at nearly Rs 2.5 crore, that became the highlight of her look.The actress attended Anshula’s…
Ivy MeenanPhoto credit: BBC A World War Two veteran has marked an extraordinary milestone, celebrating her 105th birthday with family, friends, fellow residents and visitors from the Royal Air Force. Ivy Meenan’s life has stretched across more than a century of history, but her wartime memories and quiet sense of humour remain as vivid as…
Fresh tensions between the US and Iran may have shaken investor confidence, but the broader ceasefire framework is unlikely to collapse completely, according to Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, South Asia Practice Head at Eurasia Group. Pal Chaudhuri does not believe the ceasefire has fully collapsed. He said President Trump has declared the agreement dead “about 20…
